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- Gr 4- 7 Afr EAT Onderwysersgids & Leederboek for term 4 available in Chapter 4.2 & 5.2 in the MCM
- Presentations during the 2025 Women’s Leadership Seminar and School Principals’ Symposium available in Chapter 16.3 of the MSM
- State of Readiness as an Exam centre: policies required, documentation to present and training of Chief Invigilator and invigilators Manual for TVET
Focus Article:
Teacher Wellbeing in Crisis
Teachers' wellbeing in South Africa is in crisis. Many educators face burnout, stress, and lack of support. The SAOU’s Wellbeing Project offers 24/7 help, counselling, and resources.
WHY THE SAOU?
In short, the SAOU provides unequalled professional enrichment, professional support, quality service and value to you, the member.
- SAOU Help - Wellbeing programme
- Free online manuals for school and classroom management
- Excellent curriculum advice and training
- Labour related legal advice
- Inquiries regarding SACE support, conditions of employment, salaries and pensions
- Focus groups for specialised training, communication and services
- Access to recordings of virtual training events
- Education vacancies
- Regular, focused communication addresses all your educational needs
- FINSA, TO-Strand and Dwarswegstrand benefits
- One stop Service Center for all your questions